Dojo Etiquette

Students will bow and say "OSU" upon entering and leaving the dojo.

  • Proper respect will be shown to all senior belts and elders.

  • Prior to addressing a senior belt, students will bow and say "OSU".

  • No shoes are to be worn on the dojo floor.

  • Students will warm up with a minimum of noise before classes.

  • Black belts will be addressed in the following manner:
        SHIHAN 5th. Dan and above
        SENSEI 3rd. and 4th. Dan
        SEMPAI 1st. and 2nd. Dan

  • No student will leave the class without permission from the instructor.

  • Only a clean white gi will be worn.

  • Fingernails and toenails must be kept trimmed short.

  • Any jewelry must be removed prior to training.

  • Talking during class will not be tolerated.

  • Students will refrain from gossip and disparaging remarks about other schools or styles of Martial Arts.

  • All students shall conduct themselves, both inside and outside of the dojo, in such a way as to not disgrace the club.